IPS officer and politician K Annamalai calls for tougher film certification standards as controversy continues around the Yash-starring movie “Toxic.” He criticizes what he calls insufficient censorship of content he says includes extreme violence and portrayals he links to misogyny.
Annamalai argues that film certification decisions should be based on the content itself, not on the popularity or star power of the actors. He also says theatres should properly enforce age limits attached to ratings, urging stricter compliance with A-rated restrictions.
While both outlets report his broader concerns about violence and the portrayal of women, they differ in emphasis. The Times of India focuses on his call for stricter enforcement against violence and misogyny and on theatre age-rule compliance. The Free Press Journal frames the remarks as demands for tighter CBFC guidelines during the ongoing “Toxic” controversy and includes additional detail about scenes he characterizes as objectifying, along with his clarification that he is not advocating bans, but more proper censorship.
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